Natural Instinct · Raw · adult
Natural Instinct Natural Lamb scores 63 out of 100, a grade C, against our general adult profile. In short, it leads with lamb (65%), and at 64% moisture the headline protein figure understates what your dog actually gets, so the dry matter comparison below is the fair one.
The same food scores differently by breed, because each breed profile weights protein fit, fat ceiling, joint support, skin and coat support, filler content and ingredient transparency differently. Across 279 breed profiles, Natural Instinct Natural Lamb ranges from 32 to 84 out of 100.
| Chinese Crested | B+ · 84 |
| Maltese Shih Tzu (Mal-Shi) | B+ · 84 |
| Shichon (Shih Tzu x Bichon Frise) | B+ · 84 |
| Zuchon (Shih Tzu x Bichon Frise) | B+ · 84 |
| Cavachon (Cavalier x Bichon Frise) | B+ · 82 |
| Cavapoochon (Cavalier x Bichon x Poodle) | B+ · 82 |
| Affenpinscher | B · 80 |
| Australian Silky Terrier | B · 80 |
| St. Bernard | D · 32 |
| Pyrenean Mastiff | D · 32 |
| Neapolitan Mastiff | D · 32 |
| Mastiff | D · 32 |
| Giant Schnauzer | D · 32 |
| Energy | 160 kcal per 100g |
|---|---|
| Protein | 14% as fed · 35.8% dry matter |
| Fat | 11% as fed · 28.1% dry matter |
| Fibre | 1% |
| Ash | 3.5% |
| Moisture | 64% |
| Typical price | £6.50 per kg |
| Cost per 1,000 kcal | £4.06 |
Lamb (65%), Lamb bone (12%), Offal (8%), Vegetables (10%), Fruit (5%) (first five listed).
Other raw foods for the same life stage that score better against the general adult profile.
Against our general adult profile it scores 63 out of 100, a grade C. That figure reflects protein and fat fit, joint and skin support, filler content and ingredient transparency. The right answer for your own dog depends on its breed, age and any health conditions.
The label declares 14% crude protein and 11% fat. Because this is a raw food at 64% moisture, the dry matter equivalents are the fairer comparison against kibble.
Lamb (65%). Ingredients are listed in descending order by weight, so the first entry usually makes up the largest share.
It scores highest for Chinese Crested, Maltese Shih Tzu (Mal-Shi), Shichon (Shih Tzu x Bichon Frise). Breed changes the weighting of each factor, so the same food can score very differently across breeds.
This page uses a general adult profile. PawsePal scores this food against your dog's breed, age, weight and health conditions, and tells you the portion in grams.
Open PawsePalScores are produced by PawsePal's six-factor breed-specific scoring engine, built on veterinary nutrition science and aligned with WSAVA guidelines. Analytical values are taken from manufacturer labels and prices are approximate UK retail, so check the pack before you buy. This page is information, not veterinary advice.